Scammon Elementary School Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WAREWASHING AREA (NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) OBSTRUCTED BY SANITIZER BUCKET AND INACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SANITIZER BUCKET AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS UNOBSTRUCTED AND EASILY-ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED OBSTRUCTION FROM HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW BEEF PATTIES IN ORIGINAL SEALED PACKAGING THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN FOOD CONTAINER ON THE REAR PREP AREA COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOOD ITEMS USING APPROVED THAWING METHODS SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW BEEF PATTIES IN ORIGINAL SEALED PACKAGING THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN FOOD CONTAINER ON THE REAR PREP AREA COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOOD ITEMS USING APPROVED THAWING METHODS SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.